| Make : MCI | Model : 102DLH3 | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 19921101 - 19930101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V011000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19930115 | Date Received by ODI: 19930122 | Date Added to Database: 19930129 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MOTOR COACH IND., INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 8 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE BRACKETS USED TO RESTRAIN THE "REFERENCE-ZERO" ARM OF THE DRIVE AXLE SLACK ADJUSTERS MAY FLEX EXCESSIVELY, AND PREVENT SELF ADJUSTMENT OF THE SLACK ADJUSTERS. THIS COULD DEGRADE BRAKE EFFICIENCY AS THE BRAKE SHOES WEAR. |
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Consequence:
DECREASED BRAKE EFFICIENCY COULD CAUSE INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
A RETROFIT KIT IS TO BE INSTALLED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITH THE ATTACHMENT BRACKETS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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